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Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan Suffers Minor Injury on Set

The actor was shooting a dance sequence for his next film “Happy New Year” when a door fell on him, but his publicist says he received medical treatment and is "absolutely fine."

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had “a minor accident” while shooting his next film Happy New Year in Mumbai. According to reports, Khan was injured Thursday while shooting at a five-star hotel. Initial reports indicated that the actor was shooting a dance sequence when a door fell on him and he hurt his face and head. Khan was then rushed to the Nanavati Hospital.

An official statement issued by Khan's publicist stated that the actor “had a minor accident on the sets while shooting. He has a minor injury and has got the necessary medical aid. Mr Khan is absolutely fine now. Thank you for all your wishes! ”

Happy New Year is slated for release during the Diwali festival in October. The project re-unites the star and director after the duo delivered hits with 2004's Main Hoon Na and 2007's Om Shanti Om, both also produced by Red Chillies.